The Reluctant Dragon
1941 · Movie · G · 74 min · ★ 6.6
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.
Based on The Reluctant Dragon
Also known as Le Dragon Réticent
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Details
- Years
- 1941
- Release date
- 1941-06-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (162 votes)
Themes
- dragon
- live action and animation
Cast & crew
Robert Benchley
as Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford
as Doris
- BP
Buddy Pepper
as Humphrey
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Benchley
Claud Allister
as Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett Parker
as Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy Lee
as Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- FG
Florence Gill
as Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Clarence Nash
as Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Ferguson
as Norman Ferguson
Directed by Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske